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[Highland Park] Movie Night This Saturday at St. Andrew's
by Bruce Robison 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Cinema St. Andrew's this Saturday evening, January 16, 7 p.m., at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh 15206 . . . . Continuing our series, "From Here to Eternity: Conversations about Life, Death, and Resurrection," our featured film this month is a true classic, "On Borrowed Time," a 1939 production starring Lionel Barrymore and a great cast. Review below. Free, and all are invited. It's nice to bring an item of "movie night" snacks to share at the snack table . . . . On Borrowed Time (1939) - full review! Yet another classic from that Golden Year of 1939! Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, based on a play by Paul Osborn (East of Eden (1955) & Sayonara (1957)), with a screenplay co-written by Claudine West (Mrs. Miniver (1942)), this above average fantasy drama with comedic elements features a recognizable cast that includes wheelchair-bound Lionel Barrymore (A Free Soul (1931)), Cedric Hardwicke, two time Supporting Actress nominee Beulah Bondi, Una Merkel (Summer and Smoke (1961)), Nat Pendleton, Henry Travers (also Mrs. Miniver (1942)), Grant Mitchell, Eily Malyon, James Burke, and Ian Wolfe. The story is most compelling, about a man and his grandson who trap "Death" up a tree in their yard, so that no one can die until he's let down. Its execution is also very good, with excellent characterizations all the way around. Barrymore's loving relationship with child actor Bobs Watson, who plays his character's devoted grandson, and Hardwicke’s calm & confident, soft spoken Death are particularly noteworthy. http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Please post: Union Project Partners to Expand Annual Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration “Building the Beloved Community” on January 18, 2010, 1-8pm
by Jeffrey Dorsey 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Dear Highland Park Residents, I would like to invite you and your families to join me for one of Union Project's most beloved community events: our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day taking place January 18th. See details attached & below. This year Union Project and Open Door are excited to announce two new partners, the MGR Foundation and TASK Pittsburgh, who will help bring engaging afternoon activities to the program including youth talent showcase performances, spoken word, local readers reading Dr. King's speeches, and a mosaic project in conjunction with UP's Studio Arts Classes. The evening program includes our Keynote Speaker (Rev. Dr. Ronald Peters who will speak to this year's theme "Building the Beloved Community") and closes again this year with the Anointed Steps of Faith step team (who, if you haven't seen them before, always brings down the house!) This inspirational inter-generational event is hinged together by our annual peace meal between 5-6:30PM where our very diverse community members break bread together. This is a moving day in which UP best demonstrates our mission as our doors open wide to welcome our community in from the cold to spend time together while we honor the life, and carry on the work of, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you are interested to help volunteer for a few hours of time, please contact Allison Deasy, UP House Manager/Event Coordinator at allison(a)unionproject.org or by calling our office 412-363-4550x21. I hope to see you all there. Yours in service, Jeffrey Press Release Contact: Katrina Struloeff Ph. 412-363-4550 x 37 katrina(a)unionproject.org January 7, 2010 For Immediate Release *Union Project Partners to Expand Annual Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration “Building the Beloved Community” on January 18, 2010, 1-8pm* Partnering with Open Door Church, MGR Foundation, and PGH TASK, Union Project invites the public to attend and participate in “Building the Beloved Community,” an interactive, engaging and uplifting event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision for the possible future of our country. This free daylong event on January 18, 2010 will be held at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., from 1-8 PM and feature cross-generational artistic activities, a Youth Talent Showcase, a community peace meal, keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Ronald Edward Peters, and additional community performances. Sponsored in part by Dollar Bank, “Building the Beloved Community” is free and open to the public. We envision an event that activity engages diverse audiences, to strengthen our collective connection to the Vision of a Beloved Community that was advanced by the life, nonviolent philosophy, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. *Outline of January 18,2009 - “Building the Beloved Community”:* - *1PM: Kick-off - Beloved Community Mosaic Project* Directed by MGR Foundation with Union Project ceramics artists and Laura Jean McLaughlin, local ceramic artist, participants are invited from 1-8 PM to help create a community mosaic that will be featured in Union Project side yard. - *2PM - 4PM: Youth Talent Showcase* Local youth are invited to perform uplifting songs, dance, spoken word, and other forms of expression. Performances will also include local leaders reading excerpts from speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Individuals who have met Dr. King or participated in the Civil Right's Movement are invited to come and share their stories as part of an inter-generational interactivity activity. - *4PM: Rite of Passage/Graduation Ceremony for PGH TASK* The public is invited to celebrate local youth who have completed a rigorous community stewardship program including community service, exercise, event planning, and more. - *5-6:30PM: Community Peace Meal* In the tradition of breaking bread together, the community is invited to share in a free community peace meal featuring diverse food donated from local restaurants, farms, and churches. - *6:30PM: Evening Programming* Black National Anthem read by Mrs. Catherine Carter, Community Elder Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Ronald Edward Peters on "Building the Beloved Community” Amazing Grace performed by Local Musicians Performance by Anointed Steps of Faith Ministry, University of Pittsburgh *Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Ronald Edward Peters* is the Henry L. Hillman Associate Professor of Urban Ministry and the first Director of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's Metro-Urban Institute, an interdisciplinary program of religious leadership development for urban society. He teaches courses in the area of Church and Society, the sociology of religion, Christian Education, Black Church history, and Christian ethics. Some of his more popular courses include Church and Society (Local), The Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr., The Church and Economic Development, At-Risk Youth Ministry, Faith and Health in the African Urban Context, and Education for Survival and Success. In 2001, Dr. Peters was appointed Chair of the Allegheny County Human Services Faith-Based Advisory Committee. Also, he serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Allegheny County, the Urban League of Pittsburgh and the Urban League Charter School, the Advisory Committee for WQED (local public broadcasting), the African American Advisory Committee for Pittsburgh Presbytery, and on the Mayor's Commission on Public Education. * Union Project* is located at 801 N. Negley Avenue at the corner of Stanton Avenue and is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community space to connect, create, and celebrate. Union Project brings Pittsburgh communities together through mission-based businesses, project incubation, studio arts, space rental and community events for youth and adults. For more information visit www.unionproject.org . *Open Door Church *is a missional church community in the East End area of Pittsburgh, PA. Open Door holds weekly worship gatherings, which take place at the Union Project. For more information visit www.pghopendoor.org. *MGR Foundation* is a direct service, public foundation that creates innovative programming aimed at improving and empowering local and global communities. Our current programs focus on the following general categories: health & well-being, education & youth development, volunteering & community development and arts & humanities. For more information visit www.mgrf.org. *PGH TASK* was founded in January 2007, and is based in the East End of the City of Pittsburgh. The mission of PGH TASK is to empower youth communities through group-mentorship and civic leadership development. We serve teen aged males between 13-18 who are residents of disenfranchised neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh. Programs and initiatives include: • Luv Ur Block: monthly, neighborhood-based service-learning program focused on environmental improvement • Product of Our Environment Campaign: annual, civic leadership development involving experiential and in-class training • Peace Keeper Services: on-going social enterprise that supports the our mission For more information about PGH TASK please contact Mikhail Pappas at mikhail(a)pghtask.org. * For additional information or to request photos of past Dr. MLK, Jr. celebrations at the Union Project please contact Katrina Struloeff at 412-363-4550 x 37 or Katrina(a)unionproject.org. * -- Jeffrey Dorsey Executive Director Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-363-4550x26 "And by union, what we will Can be accomplished still. Drops of water turn a mill Singly, none; singly, none." -Step by Step (1890's organizing song) -- Jeffrey Dorsey Executive Director Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-363-4550x26 "And by union, what we will Can be accomplished still. Drops of water turn a mill Singly, none; singly, none." -Step by Step (1890's organizing song)

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[Highland Park] adoptable pets
by olga watkins 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Carol <ahgrr(a)frontiernet.net> Date: Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 11:43 AM Subject: Happy New Year To: Carol <ahgrr(a)frontiernet.net> Happy New Year Everyone! I want to thank everyone for all the incredible cards, letters, pictures, gifts, and donations we received. Like all humane groups, 2009 was not the best year for us and we found ourselves struggling to make ends meet more than once - but with the help and support of so many good friends, we made it - and we are continuing to save lives. We desperately need your continued support in 2010 - we cannot do this without your help. The snow and ice and cold have almost stopped adoptions. Only the most hardy of souls have made it out to find their new furever friend. Hopefully, the weather will soon give us a much needed break. There are a few new faces here. Some of our recent rescues have included Wrangler, who at 9 years old found himself in a kill shelter - abandoned by owners who could no longer care for him. Wrangler Wrangler is now safe at our vet's facilities in Huntington, WV and will make his journey east to us this coming weekend. We have also rescued Pete. OK, he's about as golden as I am, but his owners (who lived in our neighborhood) moved last summer and left Pete and his "brother" in an outdoor run. Someone must have thrown some food over the fence and topped off the putrid water supply until the house was sold - at which time Pete and his brother were scheduled to be dropped at the local high kill shelter to be euthanized. We couldn't let that happen to Pete. Pete Pete is a sweetheart who loves everyone. He is also very unique - he has 6 toes on his rear feet (5 real toes and a dew claw). We're also so happy to report that DJ and JoJo found their forever homes over the holidays and that Betsy (another Senior Special Girl) will go to her long term foster Mom this week. We are still looking for that special home for Toby and Bubba. They've been together their entire lives and are bonded. They are VERY well behaved boys who get along with everything and everyone. We will consider long term foster care for them - - - - - - - we just would like to see them live out their years in the comforts of someone's home. [image: Golden Retriever Picture] Bubba [image: Golden Retriever Picture] Toby Waiting to come in this week are Penny, a 7 year old purebred golden girl and Polar Bear, an 8 - 9 year old yellow labbie girl who has been horrendously neglected. We are in the preliminary stages of planning a fundraiser for very early Spring. In these hard economic times, it is imperative that fundraising be a large part of our plans. We are hoping to have a fundraiser in the Charles Town, WV area. If you have any ideas for fundraising, please share them with us. In these hard economic times, every dollar helps! If you would like to help with the early spring fundraiser, let me know. Lastly - we need transporter help. Due to some very unfortunate incidents, we will only use our volunteers and supporters to help move dogs. If there is an area in which you would be comfortable transporting, please let me know. Skip and I just cannot do it all - there are not enough hours in the day. To those of you who have so tirelessly moved our dogs, THANK YOU - we could not have done it without your help. Happy New Year Everyone. I hope 2010 is good to all of us. Carol Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue ahgrr(a)frontiernet.net carefreesv(a)frontiernet.net www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org -- Pittsburgh City Paper Reader's Poll Voted #2 Best Blues Band 2009!!! FEBRUARY 13, 2010 1902 TAVERN, MARKET SQUARE 9PM TO MIDNIGHT NO COVER www.olgawatkinsband.com www.myspace.com/olgawatkinsband www.facebook.com/olgawatkinsband www.twitter.com/olgawatkinsband www.olgawatkins.com Olga Watkins, Diva, 412-716-5119 Go ahead...Google me. The Olga Watkins Band The fresh fusion of original blues, soul, R&B, funk and jazz Ich Chef. Du Nix. Now, get out. www.thebulldoggrill.com

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[Highland Park] snowy sidewalks
by Alyssa Abebe 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

As a pregnant woman who walks 5-6 blocks to the bus stop daily, I just wanted to let all of you know that I appreciate those who take the time to clean off their sidewalks. It is greatly appreciated, especially since we've had several days of snow and a lot of buildup on the sidewalks. Interestingly, there is a daily city fine for sidewalks that are not cleared off. Thanks again to all of you who shovel and salt!

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[Highland Park] HP - we are moving, lazy-boy is not
by Colleen Young 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

We are moving on Saturday and have a lazy-boy recliner that will not be going with us. It's designed to go against a wall. The recline transition is a little stiff, but comfortable in either position. Comes with the original paperwork and instructions on how to adjust the recline. We recently lost our camera, so I have included a picture from lazy boy. http://www.la-z-boy.com/Product/11/ Ours is the lightest beige/taupe color appolstry (no tears or worn areas). Bought in 2003 for $650, selling for $30. (As of our original post we have a new camera, email or call for a picture) P.S. - We have cats, but will clean off all fur to the best of our ability. Thanks, Colleen & Grant Mellon St. 412-943-7357

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[Highland Park] Sledding hill refuse
by Emily Lilly 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Hi! I returned to the sledding hill near the King Estate yesterday (Monday) with my kids, and have some useful things to report: 1) It is mainly ice now; while fun for speed demons, it cannot handle more than 5-10 people using it at a time. 2) There was a lot of debris left over from the last few days of intense sledding. I put all of the trash into the now-overflowing bin at the corner of Elgin and Negley, and all of the personal items (gloves, hats, garbage can lids, socks (!!!), vegetable oil spray can, etc) onto the rock formation right near the driveway entrance to the King Estate. So if you went sledding in the bowl over the last few days, and find yourself missing a piece of outer-gear, check the rocks! (I assume the vegetable oil was to make the bottom of a sled be faster/slicker; I will be sure to throw it out the next time I am down there if no one has taken it.) I also found several alcohol containers. I would like to mention that when I drove by the Frick Park sledding hill last Friday evening, there were 2 ambulances there, answering an after-dark sledding crash. Do be careful out there! And don't leave glass bottles where little kids can crash into them--Thanks! --Emily King Ave

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[Highland Park] Susy's Birthday
by Bruce Robison 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Susy's Birthday Benefit Recital Join us for a great afternoon of music Time: 3:00 PM Sunday, January 17th Location: St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park 5801 Hampton St, 15206 Sunday, January 17th is Susy Robison's birthday, and we're getting together to celebrate with recital performances by several friends. This musical offering will include the premier of Sam Siskind's Woodwind Quintet and will be followed by a Birthday Cake reception in the Parish Hall. The party is a benefit for a Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra's young musician's scholarship fund. Please consider making a freewill donation for this artistic cause and make checks payable to the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra with Scholarship on the memo line. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Next Tai Chi class at St Andrew's Monday, 1/25 at 6:30 PM
by Susan Robison 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

The next Tai Chi Class will be on Monday, January 25th at 6:30 PM If you have been thinking about joining the Tai Chi class at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Highland Park this is a great time to start. A ten-week course for both Second Level and Basic Level students is just beginning and the next class will be on Monday, January 25th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Tai Chi, practiced by men and women of all ages, is an ancient Chinese system of exercise with slow and gentle motion that raises and balances the energy of the body leading to improved health and vitality. In addition Tai Chi can be a Martial Art or system of self-defense and a meditation in motion. Our instructor is Judy Crow who trained in the Yang style Long Form by Y.K. Chou and has taught Tai Chi for over twenty-five years in the Pittsburgh area. The fee for each 10-week course is $55.00 per person. These 1 ½ hour classes are held at St. Andrew’s located at 5801 Hampton Street, between N. Highland and N. Negley Avenues. To register for Basic or Second Level classes or for more information, please call Judy at 412-363-2748.

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[Highland Park] Upcoming Democratic committee member elections
by Gloria Forouzan 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

As Shelly Danko + Day noted, I've written up the basics on how to run for committee in this month's Bulletin, ( www.bloomfield-garfield.org/pages/documents/BulletinJanuary2010.pdf) If you're interested in running, and have questions beyond the information in the Bulletin article, feel free to email me: gtforouzan(a)gmail.com Thanks, Gloria -- When people lead, leaders follow.

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[Highland Park] Pocahontas/Native American Girl costume
by Doug and Yvonne VANHAITSMA 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

We are in need of a Pocahontas/ Native American Girl costume for a school report for an 8 year old girl.Could we borrow one from you?Thanks,Yvonne Van Haitsma

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